Foundation Year
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into our Paramedic Science Integrated Masters course, our Foundation Year can provide an alternative route into your degree. This tab provides information relating to:
- Indicative modules for the Foundation Year
- Foundation Year entry requirements
- Information on how to apply
- UCAS code for this course
Course Content
Our Foundation Year allows you to develop your critical thinking, academic reading, writing, and communication study skills along with subject-specific knowledge and skills. Upon meeting the progression criteria and successfully completing our Foundation Year, you will automatically progress into your Keele undergraduate degree with the confidence that you have the skills, and knowledge needed to successfully complete your course.
This Foundation Year is a two semester programme which provides a tailored pre-degree programme of study to better prepare you for the Paramedic Science Integrated Masters course. For example, in the Academic and Professional Development for Health module you will begin to develop an awareness of professional standards that you will be working to in your degree and professional career. Course content has been developed in collaboration with degree teaching teams, so that by the time you begin Year 1, you will be ready to excel at your studies, as the majority of our Foundation Year students do.
On this Foundation Year, we will advance your knowledge of human biology and chemistry, giving you a solid grasp of body systems, science and lab work. You'll develop safe, professional laboratory skills and get to know the mathematical techniques and quantitative methods used across health science-related and social care programmes. You will also be introduced to concepts relating to organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry.
Throughout the programme, you will develop subject-specific and broad-based skills that will be invaluable in your academic career and beyond. You can find out more about our Foundation Year, including information on learning, teaching and assessment methods and further opportunities available to you by visiting Foundation Year webpages.
Course Structure
The module details given below are indicative and will give you a good idea of the range of subjects that we teach. We regularly review our teaching to ensure that the modules we offer are up-to-date; therefore, the modules available to study are liable to change.
Entry Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
A Levels: Grades BCC / 104 Tariff Points
BTEC: DMM
GCSEs: 5 GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above to include Maths, English and Science
Additional Requirements
CRIMINAL RECORDS DECLARATION (DBS/DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND)
Candidates who progress from this Foundation Year onto year 1 of the degree course will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check (Enhanced plus Barring Lists) and health check.
INTERVIEW
An interview is required for entry onto the Paramedic Science with Integrated Masters with Foundation Year and will follow the same format as for the MSci Paramedic Science programme.
HEALTH CHECK
A satisfactory health check will be required for successful candidates'
Progression Requirements
Students on the Foundation Year will have to achieve the follow grades to be eligible to join the MSci Paramedic Science programme:
Semester 1 - 40% or above in all modules
Semester 2 - 60% average in the remaining 75 credits
How To Apply
UCAS Applications
Visit UCAS for applications. You should apply for Paramedic Science with Integrated Masters with Foundation Year
UCAS code: B951
Direct Entry
If you are a UK or EU student, already have your qualifications, are not expecting any further results and only wish to apply to Keele, please contact the Admissions Office directly.
International Entry
Please visit UCAS for applications. You should apply for Paramedic Science with Integrated Masters with Foundation Year
UCAS code: B951
This application route does not affect the fee structure for international students.
Information For Students Returning To Education
We are interested in a broad range of qualities, not just your points on entry. We would like to learn more about you, your interests, experiences and motivation to study.
We would be delighted to talk to you about your work experience (paid or voluntary) and qualifications, and help you to explore your options for study with us.
Contact us via admissions@keele.ac.uk
Information for students returning to education
We are interested in a broad range of qualities, not just your points on entry. We would like to learn more about you, your interests, experiences and motivation to study.
We would be delighted to talk to you about your work experience (paid or voluntary) and qualifications, and help you to explore your options for study with us.
Contact us via admissions@keele.ac.uk